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Oregon State LB D.J. Alexander out with knee injury

CORVALLIS, Ore. — D.J. Alexander spent Thursday's practice icing his right knee, and standing on the Oregon State sidelines without pads. The junior strongside linebacker was injured during the first of two

In his first career start last year in the season opener against Wisconsin, Alexander had seven tackles (two for losses) and was named Pac-12 defensive player of the week. He finished fifth on the team in tackles with 58.

In Alexander's absence, junior Jabral Johnson is expected to move into the starting lineup. True freshman Darrell Songy also figures into the equation.

Coach Mike Riley said Alexander would be evaluated on a "week-to-week" basis.

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